endosome lysis involved in viral entry into host cell

Term ID

GO:0075514

Synonyms

• viral entry into host cell via caveolae-mediated endocytosis followed by endosome lysis

Definition

Viral-induced lysis of the endosome involved in uptake of a virus into a host cell. Occurs after internalization of the virus through the endosomal pathway, and results in release of the viral contents from the endosome into the host cell cytoplasm.

References

Ontology

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